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SUMMARY:Priests of Pallas Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Priests of Pallas exhibit opens to the public on Saturday March 1st\, at 1:00 p.m.\, at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum. The exhibit will feature artifacts such as ball giveaways\, post card sets\, photos\, pins and buttons\, invitations and programs but most importantly\, never before seen parade artifacts such as a torch\, shields\, helmet\, robe\, hats and tunic. This is a fun exhibit you will not want to miss. \nFrom 1887 until 1912\, ” the Priests of Pallas\, Kansas City’s original harvest festival\, was officially a week-long celebration held annually in Kansas City and ended when the Stockyards opened in the west bottoms. The purpose of the Festival was to promote Kansas City’s image as the “Athens of the West” and to parallel other celebrations such as New Orleans’s Mardi Gras and St. Louis’s Veiled Prophet. Pallas Athene was the patroness of the festival and motifs were based loosely on figures from Greek mythology. \nExhibit HOURS \n\nMarch 1st – June 22nd\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nOr by appointment for individuals or groups\n\nThe fee to see the exhibit is included in your Museum House Admission Ticket\, which is payable at the door\, or by purchasing your admission ticket in advance. \nAdmission includes guided tour: \n\n$10 Adults\n$ 7 Seniors 65+ & Veterans\n$ 7 Students 12-18\n$ 5 Children 6-11\nFREE Children 0-5\nFREE WHS members\nAdditional donations are welcome as they offset the expense of the exhibit.\n\nWestport Historical Society wishes to acknowledge the collaborative effort of groups and individuals who have made the exhibit possible. WHS is offering special thanks for help\, and loans of various historical artifacts and photographs to the following: \n\nJackson County (Missouri) Historical Society\nMissouri Valley Special Collections\, Kansas City Public Library\, Downtown KC\nWonderland Vintage\, Alan Dunham and Andy Chambers\nRyland E. Foster\, Sr.\, Collector and Exhibit Director\nLes Dobbins\, Collector\nMary Mullin\, Collector\nJen Larson\, Collector\nLisa Lamb\, Collector\nMichael Marrow\, Collector\nSteve Noll\, Collector\nStuart Bitterman\, Collector\nDenise Bond\, Collector\nJacki Allen\, Collector\n\nLearn more: \n\nThe Priests of Pallas Entertained Thousands in Kansas City\, by Diane Euston\, July 1\, 2019\nPriest of Pallas\, Kansas City’s Original Harvest Festival\, by Michael Bushnell\, October 12\, 2022\n\n 
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/priests-of-pallas-exhibit/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20250415T163453Z
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SUMMARY:Priest of Pallas Collector's Reception
DESCRIPTION:Cordially invited are serious collectors or lovers of “keepsakes” and artifacts from week-long Priests of Pallas festivals between 1887 through 1912\, in Kansas City. The festival was designed to promote Kansas City as the “Athens of the West” to coincide in October with the harvest season\, and be based loosely on similar celebrations such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans. \nThis official meeting of Priests of Pallas Collectors is being held at the Harris/Kearney House at 4000 Baltimore Avenue\, Kansas City\, Mo. 64111 where an exhibit of many private collector’s items and those shared with us by other great organizations’ who support us\, are on display through June 30th. \nComplimentary refreshments will be provided with your registration\, to ensure the right amount will serve all who attend. You are welcome to bring along your pieces or just drop by to visit the exhibit and meet fellow collectors. \nThe photo was taken at the home of former WHS President Steven Knoll and his wife Marianne\, when Steve and Ryland Foster\, WHS board member and Exhibit Director\, were discussing the Noll’s P.O.P. collection. Steve is also the former president of the Jackson County Historical Society and a passionate collector of Kansas City history. The conversations were truly fun so this event will be something you don’t want to miss. \nWestport Historical Society wishes to acknowledge the collaborative effort of groups and individuals who have made the exhibit possible. WHS is offering special thanks for help\, and loans of various historical artifacts and photographs to the following: \n\nJackson County (Missouri) Historical Society\nMissouri Valley Special Collections\, Kansas City Public Library\, Downtown KC\nWonderland Vintage\, Alan Dunham and Andy Chambers\nRyland E. Foster\, Sr.\, Collector and Exhibit Director\nLes Dobbins\, Collector\nMary Mullin\, Collector\nJen Larson\, Collector\nLisa Lamb\, Collector\nMichael Marrow\, Collector\nSteve Noll\, Collector\nStuart Bitterman\, Collector\nDenise Bond\, Collector\nJacki Allen\, Collector
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/priest-of-pallas-collectors-reception/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20250904T015410Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive RAFFLE Package Sales are Open
DESCRIPTION:One lucky person will win our RAFFLE Package which includes a Chiefs Football autographed by Head Coach Andy Reid\, two game tickets with parking pass\, and two pregame field passes. Prize value is $700\, plus the football which is priceless. Field passes permit people to go on the sidelines before the game\, standing behind a designated partition\, to take pictures while watching the guys warm up.  For more details and to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to WIN IT ALL\, click HERE \nNOTE: \n\nDeadline to buy tickets ON-LINE is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, September 5\, 2025. (The reason is we will be able to confirm your ticket numbers by email\, in time for the drawing on Sunday.)\nDeadline to buy tickets in person  is 2:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7\, 2025 — at the Westport Art Fair’s Information Booth. Credit card payments will be accepted at the Information Booth during the Art Fair open hours\, using Square\, and a real ticket\, or tickets\, will be given to the purchaser at  that time. The purchaser will need to write their name and number on the ticket(s) and drop them in the “jar”\, keeping the other half of the ticket with the ticket number(s).\n\nAll proceeds from this Raffle will go towards the expenses of our renovation projects on the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum. Learn more about the projects HERE \nThank you!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/exclusive-raffle-package-sales-are-open/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20250617T023817Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Game Night: Cribbage
DESCRIPTION:Wornall-Majors and the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museums have collaboratively planned a wonderful event together. \nStep into the charm of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum for an afternoon of timeless fun and local history\, followed by playing a fun game of Cribbage. \nWhether you’re new to cribbage or a longtime player\, this interactive event is designed for all skill levels. Learn the story behind this classic card game\, get hands-on instruction\, and enjoy open play in one of Kansas City’s oldest homes. You’ll be grouped by experience level\, with friendly volunteers ready to help along the way. \nEnjoy light refreshments as you play\, explore the historic Harris-Kearney house\, and take home your very own cribbage board—a perfect keepsake to continue the fun. \nGrab your spot: https://www.simpletix.com/e/historic-game-night-cribbage-tickets-218472  \n\nQuestions about the activity? Email programs@wornallmajors.org or Call: Sarah Goebel at 816-444-1858\nQuestions about the location? Email kansascityWHS.admn@gmail.com or Call: Marty at 913-787-1707\n\nMax: 50 players
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/historic-game-night-cribbage/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wornall-Majors House Museums":MAILTO:programs@wornallmajors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20251102T221420Z
CREATED:20250613T042539Z
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SUMMARY:GALLERY EXHIBIT: Documenting History - Behind the Scenes at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House
DESCRIPTION:Documenting History: Behind the Scenes at the Harris-Kearney House will break open the boundary of what an exhibit is and turn it into a working exhibit space to document and inventory the Westport Historical Society’s collection. \nDocumenting museum collections is essential for preserving\, managing\, and understanding the cultural\, historical\, or artistic value of the objects held in a museum. Proper documentation creates a permanent record of each item\, including its origin\, condition\, ownership history (provenance)\, materials\, dimensions\, labeling and photographs. This information not only protects the museum’s intellectual and legal rights but also supports research\, education\, and public engagement. \nAn inventory is a systematic process of verifying and recording the presence\, condition and location of all items in a collection. It serves as a snapshot of the collection at a given time and ensures that records match the physical holdings. All of this will take place as a constantly changing exhibit where the behind the scenes comes front and center. \nDuring the course of the exhibit\, updates will be posted on our Facebook page with examples processing the various artifacts and other items in the collection. \nExhibit HOURS\n\n Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nCheck the website for special date closings for the museum house.\n\n\nOr by appointment for individuals or groups\n\nFees\nThe fee to see the exhibit in our upper gallery (2nd floor) is included in your Museum House Admission and Tour Ticket. Tickets are payable with a credit card or PayPal\, either at the door or in advance\,  HERE.  Additional donations are welcome as they offset the expense of the exhibit. There is no fee for Current Westport Historical Society members. \nAcknowledgements\nWestport Historical Society wishes to acknowledge the collaborative effort of groups and individuals who have made the exhibit possible. WHS is offering special thanks for all the volunteer help the following individuals are providing. If you would like to help\, please contact Jennifer Laughlin\, <jlartgirl@gmail.com> WHS Board Member and Exhibit Coordinator: \n\nJennifer Laughlin\, WHS Board Member and Exhibit Coordinator\nJanet Reed\, Regent Director\, DAR\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO\nKellee Clark\, DAR member\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO\nLauryn Yarnevich\, WHS Junior Volunteer & Summer Intern\, Student\, Academie Lafayette International High School\nTerri Hardy\, DAR member\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/documenting-history-exhibit-behind-the-scenes-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-house/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20250824T225247Z
CREATED:20250824T225247Z
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SUMMARY:Wicked Westport Walk: True Crime & Haunts of Historic Westport
DESCRIPTION:Night falls on Westport\, and its untold stories of crime and strange happenings are waiting to be discovered.\nExperience Kansas City’s dark past like never before on the Wicked Westport Walk: True Crime & Hauntings of Historic Westport\, a thrilling\, historian-led adventure perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. \nGuided by historians from Wornall/Majors House Museums\, this unforgettable evening tour takes you on a\n1.5-mile journey through Westport’s streets\, beginning and ending at the storied 1855 Harris-Kearney House\nMuseum. (Prior to departing on the walking tour\, participants will have an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum.) Uncover chilling true crime tales and local legends as passionate historians bring every shadowy corner and dramatic event to life. \nYou will leave with new expertise\, unforgettable memories\, and a fresh appreciation for Westport’s wickedly\nrich history. \nSpots fill quickly for this spine-tingling experience\, so reserve your tickets today and secure your place on the\ntour everyone will be talking about this season. \nTour tickets: $25\nTicket sales start September 1 : Click here for tickets \nQuestions? Contact programs@wornallmajors.org \nSpecial Thanks to Wornall-Majors for this collaborative event. The Westport Historical Society is happy to participate offering the 1855 Harris-Kearney House for the location where the tour begins\, and where parking is available. All are welcome to register.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/wicked-westport-walk-true-crime-haunts-of-historic-westport/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaborative w Wornall-Majors,Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wornall-Majors House Museums":MAILTO:programs@wornallmajors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162113Z
CREATED:20251105T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T162113Z
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SUMMARY:Westport Historical Society's 75th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate History\, Heritage & Holiday Cheer\nAmid twinkling lights and festive spirit—and with the 1855 Harris-House Museum renovations underway— the Alexander Majors Barn (inset photo)will be the location where we celebrate with our friends from the Wornall-Majors House\, to honor the 1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, still standing strong after 170 years. At the crossroads of courage\, community\, and new beginnings along the Oregon\, California\, and Santa Fe Trails\, our treasured Old Westport  landmark preserves the stories\, artifacts\, and spirit of Old Westport—where Kansas City’s story began. \nCoach Andy and Tammy Reid invite the community to join them as they celebrate our historic gem during this special 75th Anniversary Celebration. Join us and enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, refreshments\, and music as you connect with friends\, new and old\, and experience how history\, conversation\, and holiday warmth come together. \nJust as Kansas Citians rallied to save and move this house to its current location in 1922 – from the southwest corner of the Westport Road and Main – restoring it in the 1970s after operating as a business for 50 years\, and opening it as a museum in 1982\, they invite you to be part of the 2025 community supporting the future of Kansas City’s oldest brick residence and Westport’s only museum\, so Kansas City’s history remains alive. \nReserve your place in history—purchase your tax-deductible tickets below. Deadline is Tuesday December 9th. \nIf you are unable to join us\, please support us by contributing now to our Capital Campaign today. \n  \nInvest in the future by preserving the past. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/westport-historical-societys-75th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Alexander Majors Historic Barn\, 8201 State Line Rd\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64114
CATEGORIES:Collaborative w Wornall-Majors,Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T220322Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T220322Z
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SUMMARY:Brats 'n' Burgers with Coach Reid
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales have ended. \nFire up your appetite for a one-of-a-kind afternoon at Brats n’ Burgers with Coach Reid on Saturday\, May 30th from 2–5pm on the lawn of the historic Harris-Kearney House! Enjoy great food\, a lively atmosphere with a band\, and the chance to see Coach Reid working the grill up close—all while supporting renovations of this 1855 landmark. Please note: no autographs will be given at the event. Rain or shine\, this is your chance to be part of a memorable Kansas City experience! \nVIP guests receive: \n\nPriority seating near Coach Reid at the grill\nAccess to a special photo-op upon his arrival\nA signed photograph to take home\n\nPicnic-style food catered by Hy-Vee\, specialty drinks at the bar crafted by J. Rieger\, beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages are all included in your ticket at this tailgate-style event.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/brats-n-burgers-with-coach-reid/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T161642Z
CREATED:20260503T161503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T161642Z
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SUMMARY:Paws for History at the Harris-Kearney House (June 13\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a unique experience at the Harris-Kearney House! Meet an adoptable pup from Made A Promise Rescue\, chat with volunteers\, and discover ways to help local animals in need. \nWhile you’re here\, take the opportunity to tour our historic home and learn about Westport’s rich history—explore the stories\, architecture\, and charm that make this house so special. \nHistory buffs and animal lovers alike are welcome—come for the past\, stay for the pups! \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/paws-for-history-june-2026/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260624T175728Z
CREATED:20260624T025723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T175728Z
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SUMMARY:Petals from the Past
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required – Space is Limited \nJoin us at the historic Harris-Kearney House for a fun and creative afternoon where kids can turn real flower petals into a beautiful keepsake coaster! \nParticipants will choose from a variety of pressed flowers and petals\, arrange their own unique design\, and learn how resin preserves nature’s beauty for years to come. Each child will create a one-of-a-kind coaster to take home and enjoy. \nThis hands-on workshop is perfect for children ages 8–13 who love art\, nature\, and making something special with their own creativity. No experience is needed\, and all supplies will be provided. \nCome explore your artistic side\, learn a little history\, and create a keepsake that will last long after the flowers have faded! \nRecommended Age: 8–13\nLocation: Harris-Kearney House\nCost: $10.00 \nRegistration in advance is required. Space is limited! \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/petals-from-the-past/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T140631Z
CREATED:20260615T222303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T140631Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED New Date TBD - Wood-Wheeled Vehicles Across the Frontier
DESCRIPTION:Wood-Wheeled Vehicles Across the Frontier \nThe 1800s were a time of remarkable change in the making of America\, and few forces shaped the nation more profoundly than transportation. From cowboys and homesteaders to miners\, soldiers\, merchants\, and families seeking new opportunities in the West\, wooden wagons\, buggies\, and stagecoaches carried ambition\, hardship\, determination\, and hope across a rugged and often unforgiving frontier. \nIn this engaging one-hour presentation\, “Wood-Wheeled Vehicles Across the Frontier\,” guests will discover the largely forgotten story of America’s early transportation industry—its vehicle makers\, innovations\, challenges\, and enduring craftsmanship. Presented in recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary\, offers a fascinating look at the vehicles that helped propel westward expansion and shape the American story. \nFollowing the presentation\, participants will walk next door to the grounds of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House for lemonade and cookies while viewing the surviving front axle and wheels from the historic covered wagon that stood at the corner of Westport Road and Southwest Trafficway from 1962 through 2024. \n          \nThere\, presenter David Sneed will continue the program with an interactive discussion of the artifact’s unique features\, explaining how details of its construction reveal where and when the wagon was manufactured and what they tell us about its history. Guests will have ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss wood-wheeled vehicles of the nineteenth century. Attendees are encouraged to bring photographs for discussion of farm\, freight\, ranch\, coach\, business\, and military vehicles that traversed America’s roads\, trails\, and frontier during the 1800s and early 1900s\, when horse power ruled transportation. \n   \nKnown for his commitment to historical accuracy\, Sneed has spent decades researching and documenting America’s wood-wheeled transportation heritage. His expertise has been sought by private collectors\, historical organizations\, museums\, corporations\, and media productions seeking to identify historic vehicles\, trace their origins\, establish manufacturing timeframes\, and uncover long-forgotten stories. Drawing upon extensive research\, archival resources\, and hands-on experience\, he will share insights into the innovations\, craftsmanship\, brands\, and technologies that helped build one of America’s most influential yet often overlooked industries. \nWhether you are interested in frontier history\, transportation\, craftsmanship\, genealogy\, or the American West\, this unique program offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s leading authorities on historic wood-wheeled vehicles and the vital role they played in shaping the nation. \nJoin us for this afternoon of fun\, refreshments\, and connections with the past. We asked everyone to sign up\, please\, so we have enough refreshments for everyone. All ages are welcome and there is no charge to attend. \n 
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/wood-wheeled-vehicles-across-the-frontier/
LOCATION:Westport Presbyterian Church\, 201 Westport Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260706T013736Z
CREATED:20260706T013353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T013736Z
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SUMMARY:Parlor Games at the Harris-Kearney House
DESCRIPTION:Free Registration Required – Space is Limited \nJoin us at the historic Harris-Kearney House for a fun afternoon of games and entertainment in the Parlor Room at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House! \nMore details to come soon\, but reserve your spots now — space is limited. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/parlor-games-july-2026/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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